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anyway, I bought a new 2014 hatchback wrx. A friend of mine is telling ...

Question about "breaking-in"

Hello guys, new to the forums

anyway, I bought a new 2014 hatchback wrx. A friend of mine is telling me to change my oil at the first 1,000 miles. and then every 3,000 miles after that.
What is recommended? I want to keep the car in great condition.

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Kinda funny, the topic of "how often do I change my oil" brings up some strong opinions, obviously it doesn't hurt anything changing the oil every 3000 miles or even sooner if you are so inclined to do so. But ask anyone who is in the auto repair business (who's not trying to sell you something) and they will tell you that the 3000 mile mark is just premature now. Especially with full synthetic oils. But, to each there own.

Kinda funny, the topic of "how often do I change my oil" brings up some strong opinions, obviously it doesn't hurt anything changing the oil every 3000 miles or even sooner if you are so inclined to do so. But ask anyone who is in the auto repair business (who's not trying to sell you something) and they will tell you that the 3000 mile mark is just premature now. Especially with full synthetic oils. But, to each there own.

Certainly doesn't hurt anything except the wallet.

Fun fact, my new car the interval is 10k. 10k!

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Well, it also says " It is strongly recommended to do more often than that." re the 7500miles or 7.5 months.

Yup.

If you look in the oil and filter box on that chart, at the end there's a "*1". Look at the key below and it says, "Under severe driving replace oil and filter every 3750 miles." Just above that it explains what Subaru consider "severe driving";

Ok, the last part may not be a direct quote. But, they're basically saying it should be changed every 3750 miles and if you fail to read the small print, they'll have good grounds to wriggle out of a warranty claim.

Question about "breaking-in"

There have been several cars that use 10K or even 15K intervals for years now.

Typically those cars call for an oil that exceeds ACEA A3. For example see the MB229.x standards or the VW50x standards, or LL-01 or newer etc.

Frequently the sumps are larger, but sometimes they are not. Sometimes the filters are canisters, but others they are fully enclosed cartridges.

Subaru have dropped the ball on oil changes. It's embarrassing and is incompatible with any sort of environmental sensitivity, whether real or even simply part of an ad campaign.

WRX Info Links, Courtesy TheJMan is a brute.... If you're cruel to him, he respects and fears you. If you're kind to him, he plucks your eyes out. Alexis ZorbasI lied. I cheated. I bribed men to cover the crimes of other men. I am an accessory to murder. But the most damning thing of all... I think I can live with it. And if I had to do it all over again - I would. Benjamin Sisko
DISCLAIMER: Opinions expressed are the author's alone and are inherently worthless.

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